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Britain's longest running public philosophy journal with… print editions of original essays and artwork 2-3 times/year online talks with philosophers a new article every Sunday and more! Check out our linktr.ee/philosopher1923 for events and socials.

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Juan Meneses@dissentum.bsky.social · 2d ago

@philosopher1923.bsky.social has a great list of books they're looking to review, including my edited volume Postpolitics and the Aesthetic Imagination (w/ @uminnpress.bsky.social). If you're interested in reviewing it, check their list 👇 and get in touch with them! See below the table of contents!

The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · 3d ago

Call for Reviewers! We're looking for 2,000-2,500 words of thoughtful analysis that highlights the significance of a book from this thread or at the link to our catalogue below. Email the book title, a short bio, and links to previous publications to thephilosopher.print@gmail.com #Philosophy

a black xborg • theory without practice ain't shit@rpaulint.bsky.social · 2w ago

The recording of the last session of #PhilosophiesOfTheSouth is now live. In this session, Leny & Lily engage with stories about their journey from decolonial to Indigenous theories of the #self. #Philosophy #Indigenity #Decolonial #Theory

The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · 3w ago

ICYMI "Decolonizing the Self: Learning Land, Unlearning Empire" Leny Mendoza Strobel and S. Lily Mendoza reflect on their journeys from decolonial theory into #Indigenous practice and explore the transformative nature of reclaiming knowledge. #Philosophy www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnMG...

The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · 3w ago

TODAY: Mon. July 13 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK "Schopenhauer: Philosophy's Greatest Pessimist" David Bather Woods with Patrick Hassan Schopenhauer's pessimism is interesting in the context of his life experiences. The pressing question is how to live. #Philosophy www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

Select tickets – "Schopenhauer: Philosophy’s Greatest Pessimist": David Bather Woods in conversation with Patrick Hassan – Zoom

"Schopenhauer: Philosophy’s Greatest Pessimist": David Bather Woods in conversation with Patrick Hassan – Zoom, Mon 13 Jul 2026 - Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) almost wasn’t one of the greatest phil...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · 3w ago

Sunday read: "Transcendental Pessimism" Ignacio L. Moya argues for a term to clarify the difference between psychological pessimism (an attitude or disposition) and philosophical pessimism, which is a system. What does that system look like? #Philosophy www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/transce...

"Transcendental Pessimism": An Essay by Ignacio L. Moya (Keywords: Metaphysics; Anti-natalism; Psychology; Schopenhauer; German Philosophy; History of Philosophy)

"if philosophical pessimism is to be seen as something more than a 'mere' temperament or attitude, what might this be?"

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · 4w ago

How did Schopenhauer's life experiences lead to his famous pessimism? How can we have hope despite a pessimistic outlook? What makes Schopenhauer so relevant to our lives today? Join us Mon. July 13 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK #philosophy www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

Select tickets – "Schopenhauer: Philosophy’s Greatest Pessimist": David Bather Woods in conversation with Patrick Hassan – Zoom

"Schopenhauer: Philosophy’s Greatest Pessimist": David Bather Woods in conversation with Patrick Hassan – Zoom, Mon 13 Jul 2026 - Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) almost wasn’t one of the greatest phil...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

TODAY! Mon. July 6 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK "The Philosopher and the News: Who Decides the Future?" Jonathan White with Alexis Papazoglou Politics is becoming elected leaders managing crises, while tech company CEOs are at the G7 table. #Philosophy #Tech www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

Select tickets – "Who decides the future?": Jonathan White in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom

"Who decides the future?": Jonathan White in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom, Mon 6 Jul 2026 - Keir Starmer has resigned. The sixth U.K. prime minister to do so in 10 years. A common objec...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

Sunday read: "When 'Humanity Does Not Rise in Protest', What Can Philosophy Do" Meena Dhanda argues that philosophy must move beyond academic debate to become a practice of critical resistance, which requires dismantling the some structures. #Philosophy www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/when-hu...

When ‘humanity does not rise in protest’, what can philosophy do?

What can philosophy do when injustice becomes ordinary and public protest falls silent? This essay argues that philosophy must move beyond academic debate to become a practice of critical resistance. ...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

SPRING ISSUE LAUNCH! "Towards a Critical Theory of Finance" Essays on the paradox of monetary policy, how technocrats prevent democratic decision-making, Schumpeter's view of family, capitalism, and democracy, and so much more! Only £12.99 ($17.35 usd) www.thephilosopher1923.org/product-page...

Spring 2026: Towards a Critical Theory of Finance | The Philosopher

Published: June 2026Pages: 88Guest Editor: Paul NorthReviews Editor: rémy-paulin twahirwaGeneral Editor: James Andow​Hegel turned the world onto its head and Marx turned it back on its feet, and now f...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

What's the next move when politicians stop thinking about the future, and AI company CEOs are sitting at the G7 table? Is Silicon Valley going to decide our future? What are plausible alternatives? #Philosophy Join us Mon. July 6 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

Select tickets – "Who decides the future?": Jonathan White in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom

"Who decides the future?": Jonathan White in conversation with Alexis Papazoglou – Zoom, Mon 6 Jul 2026 - Keir Starmer has resigned. The sixth U.K. prime minister to do so in 10 years. A common objec...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

TODAY! Mon. June 29 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK "Decolonizing the Self: Learning Land, Unlearning Empire" Join Leny Mendoza Strobel and S. Lily Mendoza as they explore how reclaiming Indigenous knowledge can transform the self. #Philosophy FREE or by donation: www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

Select tickets – "Decolonizing the Self: Learning Land, Unlearning Empire ": Leny Mendoza Strobel and S. Lily Mendoza – Zoom

"Decolonizing the Self: Learning Land, Unlearning Empire ": Leny Mendoza Strobel and S. Lily Mendoza – Zoom, Mon 29 Jun 2026 - This event is part of our "Philosophies of the South" series. In this con...

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brendan coke@brendancoke14.bsky.social · last mo.

David Bather Woods [reposted by symphilosophie..] I'll be talking Schop' in a webinar event for @philosopher1923.bsky.social with fellow Schopenhauerian, Dr. Patrick Hassan (@cardiffphilosophy.bsky.social) on Monday 13th July (7pm UK). Book your tickets now!

David Bather Woods@davidbatherwoods.bsky.social · last mo.

I'll be talking Schop' in a webinar event for @philosopher1923.bsky.social with fellow Schopenhauerian, Dr. Patrick Hassan (@cardiffphilosophy.bsky.social) on Monday 13th July (7pm UK). Book your tickets now! @philoswarwick.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social

The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

Sunday read: "Grief Worlds" In this conversation, Matthew Ratcliffe discusses grief as an unfolding emotional journey marked by disrupted meaning and shifting possibilities that reshape how we experience ourselves, others, and the world. #Philosophy www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/grief-w...

Grief Worlds

What happens when loss alters the very world we inhabit? In this conversation, Matthew Ratcliffe and Kathleen Higgins discuss grief as an unfolding emotional journey marked by disrupted meaning and sh...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

How can reclaiming Indigenous knowledge systems, ancestral wisdom and embodied practice transform understandings of self, community and belonging? How are communities re-imagine futures grounded in care. Join us Mon. Jun 29th ~ 2pm ET/ 7pm UK #Philosophy www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

Select tickets – "Decolonizing the Self: Learning Land, Unlearning Empire ": Leny Mendoza Strobel and S. Lily Mendoza – Zoom

"Decolonizing the Self: Learning Land, Unlearning Empire ": Leny Mendoza Strobel and S. Lily Mendoza – Zoom, Mon 29 Jun 2026 - This event is part of our "Philosophies of the South" series. In this con...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · last mo.

TODAY: Mon. June 22 ~ 2pm ET / 7pm UK "AI and the Digital: Data Equals" Jonathan Zittrain in conversation with Audrey Borowski On challenges in AI: from regulation and privacy to trends in AI developments. Register for FREE or by donation: #Philosophy www.tickettailor.com/events/theph...

Select tickets – "Data Equals": Jonathan Zittrain in conversation with Audrey Borowski – Zoom

"Data Equals": Jonathan Zittrain in conversation with Audrey Borowski – Zoom, Mon 22 Jun 2026 - This event is part of our "AI and the Digital" series, hosted and convened by Dr. Audrey Borowski. In th...

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The Philosopher@philosopher1923.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Sunday read "Bearing Witness: On Animal Suffering" Rebekah Humphreys examines the moral significance of truly seeing animal suffering rather than merely looking past it, as is being normalized by the Animal-Industrial Complex. #Philosophy #AnimalRights www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/bearing...

Bearing Witness: On Animal Suffering

Rebekah Humphreys examines the moral significance of truly seeing animal suffering rather than merely looking past it. She argues that the Animal-Industrial Complex normalises immense suffering throug...

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